Ben O. Jones Oral History Interview, November 9, 1981
(Oral History #OH0072)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Ben O. Jones Oral History Interview |
| Creators: |
Jones, Ben O.
Lennon, Donald R. |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Extent: | 0.0050 Cubic feet, 1 audiocassette, 1 hour, 24 pages . |
Administrative Information
General note
1921-1979
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Repository does not own copyright to the oral history collection. Permission to cite, reproduce, or broadcast must be obtained from both the repository and the participants in the oral history, or their heirs.
Preferred Citation
Ben O. Jones Oral History Interview (#OH0072), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Ben O. Jones
Processing Information
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Encoded by Apex Data Services
Biographical / Historical Note
Mr. Jones, a native of Duplin County, N.C., served as Craven County auditor from 1921 until 1966. After retiring as auditor he continued as clerk to the board of county commissioners until December, 1979, thus being in the service of Craven County for more than fifty eight years.
Description
He discusses life in New Bern, the coming of the Great Depression, bank failures, and the responsibilities of the auditor's office.
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